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    Santana seeking to limit submitters

    The Australian firm seeking fast-track permission for a massive open-cast gold mine above Bendigo and Tarras has called on the govt to stop locals and experts having a voice in the decision.

    Award for parks officer

    Award winning Central Otago District Council parks officer — planning and strategy Maria Burnett...

    Award for parks officer

    A Central Otago parks officer has won the Emerging Recreation Leader of the Year at the Recreation Aotearoa awards held in Christchurch last week.

    Fluoridation may have benefits

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    Fluoridation may have benefits

    Water fluoridation at recommended levels may actually enhance cognitive ability in children, according to a long-term study in the United States.

    High airfares blamed for 9.5% drop in tourist spend

    Someone planning to travel in the last week of February 2026 could pay anything from 12c per...

    High airfares blamed for 9.5% drop in tourist spend

    High domestic airfares are being blamed for a nearly 10% drop in tourist spending in Central Otago in the past year.

    Local health treatments could save medical trips

    Health New Zealand hospital funding director Rachel Haggerty presents proposals for the future of...

    Local health treatments could save medical trips

    Central Otago residents have been told a proposal to shift care out of hospitals and into communities could save as many as 60,000 trips people make to access care in the cities.

    Dunstan rowers out to retain Dead Rabbit Cup

    Dunstan Arm Rowing Club team (from left) Angus Kenny, Jack Pearson, Mathew King and Henry...

    Dunstan rowers out to retain Dead Rabbit Cup

    Dunstan rowers hope to make every stroke count as they seek to retain the Dead Rabbit Cup this weekend.

    Peony heaven

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    Peony heaven

    Delighted with her huge bunch of peonies is Aronui Crombe, 4, accompanied by her brother Tamati, 9.

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    $5m enviro fund plan if gold mine goes ahead

    Tamah Alley.

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    $5m enviro fund plan if gold mine goes ahead

    Central Otago conservation projects could be $5 million better off if a Bendigo gold mine project gets under way but opponents are not impressed.

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    'He's clever': Ex-Otago mayor impresses on The Chase

    Former Central Otago District mayor Tim Cadogan appears on The Chase New Zealand last night....

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    'He's clever': Ex-Otago mayor impresses on The Chase

    We all know Tim Cadogan as the former Central Otago District mayor.

    Building of $4.1m community hub starts today

    An artist’s impression of what the Manuherekia Valley's Community Hub, proposed for the Omakau...

    Building of $4.1m community hub starts today

    A long-planned project begins this week as work begins on the Manuherekia Valleys Community Hub, at Omakau.

    Regatta success filled rower’s inbox with US offers

    Clyde rower Niamh O’Dockerty has been awarded a full scholarship to attend Tulsa University, in...

    Regatta success filled rower’s inbox with US offers

    An internet-savvy Clyde teenager says she ignored approaches from American universities because she initially thought they were scammers.

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    Jones hits back at Sam Neill over 'anti-mining views'

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    Jones hits back at Sam Neill over 'anti-mining views'

    Shane Jones is shrugging off an attempt to paint him as a hypocrite while taking a potshot at New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill.

    Sessions to outline health plan process

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    Sessions to outline health plan process

    A highly anticipated plan for the future of publicly funded health services in the Central Lakes region will be foreshadowed at information sessions in Queenstown, Wānaka and Cromwell next week.

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    Board entertains new site for centre rebuild

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    Board entertains new site for centre rebuild

    Before rebuilding the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre, a new location should be considered, the Teviot Valley Community Board says.

    Former councillor 'true community champion'

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    Former councillor 'true community champion'

    Central Otago's mayor has paid tribute to former councillor and long-serving community advocate Lynley Claridge, who has died aged 70.

    Grant applications open for communities’ benefit

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    Grant applications open for communities’ benefit

    Grants are on offer for groups with projects that will uplift and improve life for their community.

    Fierce competition expected for mini golf

    The trophy for the winner of the Gold Diggers Open which will contested for the first time at the...

    Fierce competition expected for mini golf

    Golf tournaments abound in Central Otago but this month there is a unique one on offer complete with trophies and prizes.

    Tree decorating for good

    Christmas fairies and Cromwell Lake Dunstan Lions Club project conveners Ngaire Andrews and...

    Tree decorating for good

    If you are looking for Christmas tree decorating inspiration help is at hand — or will be next week.

    Shed sale for shed build

    Cromwell Menz Shed assistant manager Paul O’Connell (left) and charitable trust chairman Neville...

    Shed sale for shed build

    It is the little shed built by the Menz Shed to help fund the big shed.

    Purple for park run fundraiser

    Geoff Moore in his purple shirt and tutu as he jogs down the Alexandra park run path. PHOTO: ELLA...

    Purple for park run fundraiser

    An Alexandra man is set to don his purple shirt and tutu to wrap up his fundraising campaign for Alzheimer's Central Otago with a park run in Alexandra this weekend and a dance a week later.
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